Armed troops in D.C. are staying until 2029, costing billions
Remember when armed military patrols on city streets were supposed to be a temporary vibe? Yeah, about that.
Thousands of heavily armed troops have basically become standard street decor in D.C., taking photos with tourists and standing guard near local coffee shops. What started out as a short-term security measure has just been quietly extended all the way to Inauguration Day in 2029.
That means four more years of fatigue-wearing soldiers holding rifles on city corners. The extended deployment is now projected to cost taxpayers billions of dollars just to maintain a permanent military presence in the capital.
Nothing says normal municipal operations quite like budgeting billions to keep combat gear on subway platforms through 2029.
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